MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Section 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Manufacturer: Soy Gel FRANMAR CHEMICAL, INC. 10282 E. 1400 North Rd. Bloomington, IL 61705 Emergency Telephone Numbers: (309) 828-2900 Section 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview Routes of Entry Ingestion, eyes and skin contact. Health Effects: Eyes May cause eye irritation. Health Effects: Skin Chronic skin contact may cause primary irritant dermatitis. Health Effects: Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Health Effects: Inhalation N/A Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure / Target Organs Preexisting skin disorders. Section 3: COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredient Name CAS Number Percent N-Methyl Pyrrolidone Dibasic Ester - LVP Soy Ester Proprietary Thickening And Surfactant Blend 872-50-4 627-93-0/1119-40-0 67784-80-9 40-45% 40-45% 15-20% 1-5% 1
Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES Eyes Immediately flush eyes with running water for 30 minutes. Retract eyelids often. Obtain immediate medical aid. Skin Flush with running water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, obtain medical aid. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Drink large amounts of water and immediately call a physician. Inhalation N/A Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flash Point Above 200 F (PMcc) Flammable Limits Not applicable. Extinguishing Media Dry chemical, CO2, Water spray or Foam. Special Fire Fighting Procedures Use water spray to cool containers. Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards None known. Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Release or Spill Contain the spill, wear protective clothing, hold for disposal. Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling and Storage Keep out of reach of children. 2
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory Not required. Personal Protective Equipment: Eye / Face Chemical goggles. Personal Protective Equipment: Skin Neoprene or equivalent. Protective Clothing or Equipment As required. Observe eye wash and safety shower locations. Engineering Controls / Ventilation Not required. Mechanical generally sufficient. Work / Hygienic Practices Avoid eye and skin contact. Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State: ph: 8.1 Boiling Point: Above 300 F Vapor Pressure: <.5 mmhg @ 20 C Vapor Density: Specific Gravity: >1 Solubility In Water: Emulsifiable Appearance and Odor: Clear, heavy viscosity liquid, mild odor Color: Freezing / Melting Point: Below 32 F Evaporation Rate: Less than 1 (n-butyl acetate=1) VOC: 49.5%, 578.96 g/l, 4.84 lbs/gal Viscosity: 3
Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Stable Conditions to Avoid Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous Decomposition or By-Product Produces carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide on combustion. Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur. Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Data Carcinogenicity Not listed by NTP, IARC, OSHA. Reproductive Effects This product contains a chemical (N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone) known to the state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Target Organ Effects Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Environmental Fate Not Determined Environmental Effects Not Determined Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal Dispose of in accordance with all existing local, state, and federal ordinances. 4
Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN Hazard Class Non-Hazardous DOT Transportation Data Not classified as dangerous NMF (National Motor Freight Classification 0485003 Proper Shipping Name Not regulated Identification Number Not regulated Packing Group Not classified as dangerous Shipping Classification None DOT Classification Non-Hazardous DOT Proper Shipping Name Not regulated Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION Other Regulatory Requirements SARA 302/304 This product contains no known chemicals regulated under SARA 302/304. SARA 311/312 Based upon available information, this material is classified as the following health and/or physical hazards according to Section 311 & 312: SARA 313 This product contains the following chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 313 and 40 CFR 372: N-Methyl-Pyrrolidone (40%-45%) CAS# 872-50-4 State Reporting Known to the State of California to cause birth defects. 872-50-4 N-Methyl Pyrrolidone (December 11, 2009) This product contains the following chemicals regulated by New Jersey's Worker and Community Right to Know Act: 872-50-4 N-Methyl Pyrrolidone This product contains the following chemicals regulated by Massachusetts' Right to Know Law: 872-50-4 N-Methyl Pyrrolidone This product contains the following chemicals regulated by Pennsylania's Right to Know Act: 872-50-4 N-Methyl Pyrrolidone 5
Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION Other Information NFPA HAZARD RATING 4 - Extreme 3 - High 2 - Moderate 1 - Slight 0 - Insignificant Health Flammability 1 1 0 0 Reactivity Special The stated MSDS is reliable to the best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate as of the date indicated. However, no representation, warranty or guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied, is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential, arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitableness and completeness of such information for his own particular use. 6
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